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North Koreas Kim again consoles bereaved families of troops deployed for Russia-Ukraine war Seoul, Aug 30 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has consoled bereaved family members of the country’s troops deployed to Russia who were killed during the war with Ukraine in another ceremony to decorate service members for overseas operations, state media reported on Saturday. The event came days before Kim travels to China to attend a large-scale military parade set for Wednesday alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The North’s leader attended the second ceremony on Friday to award state commendations to soldiers…

The Karnataka government has officially restructured the civic administration of Greater Bengaluru, forming five municipal corporations with two zones each, and setting up temporary offices for smooth functioning.In a landmark move to streamline civic administration, the Karnataka government has issued a notification creating five municipal corporations and 10 zones under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). Each corporation will function through two zones, with temporary offices already identified to ensure immediate implementation.Also Read:BBMP makes way: Five new Bengaluru corporations ready, await commissioners under GBAThe newly formed civic units are as follows:1.    Bengaluru Central City Corporation      Zone 1: Existing…

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday indicated support for restricting meat sales during Hindu festivals out of respect for people’s sentiments, even as he underlined that people’s food habits should not be anybody’s business.“Food is not linked to religion. But on the day of a fast, people do not eat. During festivals, eating vegetarian food is the norm. In those times, if one sees people doing this (eating or selling meat) right in front of their houses, it is possible their feelings will be hurt. It (the festival) is only a matter of two-three days. Using common sense, one should…

To handle festive rush, KSRTC is deploying additional buses between Bengaluru and Kerala from September 2 to 4, with return services till September 7, along with festive discounts on advance bookings.In view of the Thiru Onam festival on September 5, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has announced special transport arrangements to cater to the heavy festive rush between Bengaluru and Kerala.Also Read:NewsFirst in Belagavi launches ‘Krishi Devobhava’ – Karnataka’s first sugarcane farmers’ conclaveStarting September 2 till September 4, a fleet of 90 additional buses will operate from Mysuru Road Satellite Bus Station and Shantinagar Bus Station in Bengaluru…

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from carrying out speedy deportations of undocumented migrants detained in the interior of the United States.The move is a setback for the President Donald Trump’s efforts to expand the use of the federal expedited removal statute to quickly remove some migrants in the country illegally without appearing before a judge first. Trump promised to engineer a massive deportation operation during his 2024 campaign if voters returned him to the White House. And he set a goal of carrying out 1 million deportations a year in his second term.But…

PM Modi reaches Sendai; travels with Japanese PM Ishiba on iconic Shinkansen Tokyo, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sendai, Japan, on Saturday, where he travelled aboard the iconic Shinkansen (bullet train) alongside Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Sharing a glimpse of the journey on social media platform X, PM Modi posted: “Reached Sendai. Travelled with PM Ishiba to this city on the Shinkansen.” As the Prime Minister reached Sendai, he was greeted with enthusiastic chants of “Modi-san, welcome!” by members of the Indian diaspora and local well-wishers, reflecting the warmth and admiration shared by people in…

NewsFirst brings “Krishi Devobhava” to Belagavi, uniting farmers, ministers, and experts to tackle sugarcane challenges like pest menace, soil health, and yield improvement.NewsFirst in Belagavi is set to make history today with the launch of “Krishi Devobhava” – Karnataka’s first-ever sugarcane farmers’ conclave. Held at KLE’s Jirge Hall, the one-day program is designed to address the pressing challenges that continue to haunt cane growers despite Belagavi being the state’s sugarcane capital.Also Read:Bengaluru: Devanahalli land acquisition dropped: Victory for farmers’ movementWith over 30 sugar factories, Belagavi leads Karnataka’s sugarcane production, yet farmers here remain plagued by repeated crises — from volatile…

Suresh Raina has voiced strong support for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to represent India in the 2027 ODI World Cup, highlighting their valuable experience and past achievements. Raina commented on Shubhankar Mishra’s YouTube channel, “Rohit & Kohli should play the 2027 ODI World Cup because they have won the T20 WC and the Champions Trophy, both Rohit and Virat have so much experience. I feel they will be there in the 2027 World Cup; they should be there.” At present, both players remain active solely in One-Day Internationals, having already retired from Tests and T20Is. There have been numerous…

The Pro Kabaddi League 2025 returns with its 12th season, promising fans non-stop action, edge-of-the-seat raids, and thrilling defensive showdowns. With 12 teams battling it out across four exciting venues – Vizag, Jaipur, Chennai, and Delhi – this season is packed with drama. Fans looking to catch every moment can rely on PKL 2025 live streaming and TV coverage across India. When Does PKL 2025 Day 2 Begin and Which Teams Are Playing? Add Zee News as a Preferred Source The PKL 2025 tournament kicked off on August 29, and Day 2 promises high-octane encounters. Defending champions Haryana Steelers take…

Productive outcomes during productive visit: PM Modi hails landmark agreements signed during Japan visit Tokyo, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the success of his two-day official visit to Japan, calling it a “productive” engagement that yielded several significant outcomes aimed at deepening the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Taking to the social media platform X, PM Modi wrote, “Productive outcomes during a productive visit. May India-Japan friendship scale newer heights in the times to come!” The post came shortly after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) shared the official list of outcomes from the high-level bilateral…